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AF04 VTW

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,559 mi
Last recorded176,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 176,559 miles

Central central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osf and nsf wing damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2025 170,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center exhaust clamp corroded

o/s front wing holed

Pass 9 Feb 2024 162,985 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slight out of shape inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both parking brake cable hangers broken

wipers smear

Pass 20 Feb 2023 160,102 miles

fuel tank strap heavily corroded.

nearside rear tyre cracked, and perished.

Fail 20 Feb 2023 160,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded.

nearside rear tyre cracked, and perished.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 153,838 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 143,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 143,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,356 miles

front screen chipped o/s

Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,352 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front screen chipped o/s

n/s head lamp slightly dim

o/s rear brake disc scored

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,443 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 128,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 124,616 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 124,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,544 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 117,544 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,866 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,108 miles

Undershields fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undershields fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 81,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,633 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,268 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AF04 VTW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 VTW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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